davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
HERE AND THERE.


Leave orders for bee supplies with
Arthur Loomis.
Frank Wagner is firing on the Green
Bay railroad.
f. L. Tibbits transacted business i n
Wausau Monday.
Mrs 4. Mennet came up from Port
Edwards Wednesday moruing.
Mr.. w. E. Mack returned Wednes-
day morn ing from trip East.
Mrs. A. M. Pride, of Appleton, is
visiting at the family homeste, d.
Mr.. VIM. Lord returned from Mil
waukee, Saturday very much improved.
All kinds of job work at reasonable
prices at the REPORTER office.
Mrs La Fond, of Chicago, mother
of Mrs. Dr. DeMars is visiting in
Centralia.
Attend the services at the Cong'l
church this week. Thay are interest
ing.
w. W. Kline, the jeweler Shop in
T. A. Barnes confectionery store
Alex Zenier went up to Wausau
Wednesday to give music lessons in
that city.
Messrs. S. Biron, Jos. Dugas and
Miss Emma Smith left for Canada
Wednesday evening.
The logging operations in the camps
an this vicinity are progressing finely,
The best reports are given.
M. l.. O'Rourke closed his auction
sales in this city Monday. He goes
to Waupun for weeks sale.
We had some 80 volumes rebound
at the Wausau book bindery. and were
well pleased with the quality of work
done.
DR.. f. B. Robinson has purchased
w. l.. Scott's business lot on main
street. Consideration S175.
District Attorney J. w. Cochran,
left for Oshkosh Monday where he is
engaged on some law matters. He re-
turns to-day.
We hope soon to chronicle the fact
that the NJ. L. Bensley pulp mill is in
running order. The work done over
there is excellent.
Mrs. Jas. Canning and her brother
Mr.. VIM. Earrish left Monday morn
ing for Merrill and Wausau where
they will visit with relatives.
Small audiences greeted the Harry
More comedy company in this city
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
The plays were fairly presented.
Mrs. Jennie Pomeroy returned home
Monday morning from long and
pleasant visit with her son Dr. Pome-
roy at Minneapolis. She was delight
ed with her visit.
A sister of Mrs. Darling and her
husband from the state of New York,
arrived in Centralia Monday. Mrs.
Darling's serious illness prompted their
Canine At this time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

WANTED-Young men not afraid of
work, at $1,000 per week for first six
months; must come well recommended,
and be prepared to furnish security;
no other need apply. Address or call
on j. H. Morrill,. Grand Rapids, Wis,
General agent for Western publishing
house Chicago, ILL.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

!, Mrs. Geo. L. Williams has suffered
u great deal the past week from heart
trouble. We are glad to report her at
this writing as improving.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

A very neat six column Sunday
paper has been launched in Wausau
circles the past week by Geo. D. Sin
gle & Co. Whether Wausau will be
able to sustain such an edition is a
question, however we wish Mr. Single
unbounded success in this new field of
labor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mr.. Mercer, Of Wausau, is in the
city drafting plans for new bank
building to be erected the coming sea-
son 10 Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mr.. Huntington contemplates i'm
proving his business place in the
spring by veneering his building with
brick and widening his foundation
walls. Rock is now being hauled in
front of the building for that purpose
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

, Messrs. Spaford & Cole, have added
an elegant line of clothing to their
already complete stock Of goods In
another column they invite you to call
and examine it before purchasing else
where See advertisement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mrs. E. M. Poncilet, of Mason City,
ILL.,, is visiting in Centralia the guest
Of her cousin Mrs. j. w. Cochran.
She arrived Thursday morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

We see by the last issue of the
Wausau Torch that Mrs M. HI.
Barnum has been very sick. We are
pleased to note that she is improving.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mr.. Will Reeves and wife, of
Mosinee, came down Monday evening
to visit among relatives. They we're
present at the Opera House Monday
evening to hear the play entitled "The
Little Detective
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

MIR. Ucell Hutchingson, of Kulk-
land, Dakota, nephew of Mr.. Geo.
Shorey, is visiting at their residence in
this city He will make quite long
visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mr.. Mike Bogoger is changing the
front of his building from peak to
square front. The small window sash
will be substituted by large and more
modern ones. Windows will be put in
on the sides, and the general architec-
ture of the front changed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

We understand that n. Johnson &
Co.'S stock in Centralia will be united
with that of Geo. M. Hill & Co. The
Garrison store building will be enlarged
for that purpose ana both stores be
combined together. Further particu-
lars. will be given later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Kerosene oil only II 1-2 cents, best
Water White.
Best Raisins only 9 cents per pound
worth 16 cents.
Salt-best Michigan-only $1.15
per barrel.
Saleratus-all brands-6 cents per
pound.
Sugars, as usual, bushel for SO cts.
40 bars honest good soap for SO cts.
All Christmas goods 30 per cent off.
Dust Tea, an elegant drawing, 7 lbs
for SO cents.
New Style Lamps 40 per cent of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
RET ALL PRICE LIST

HsF The above articles will be de-
aivered to any part of either city at
above prices.
G. r. FIGURING MILL Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
ANOTHER NEW BIG DEAL.

Take Notice that after this we will
sell Lamp Chimnies, all sizes, No .,
l and 2 at 5 cents each. We do not
keep the cheap kind, called (lime chin
nies.) We keep only the best flint
Five Cents each, remember.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Legal blanks of all kinds in large
and small quantities for sale at the
WooD COUNTY REPORTER Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
Blanch Hayden was taken quite i'll
Tuesday morning.

Uncle Toms Cabin Co., will appear
at the Opera Hall Monday night the
7th inst. They are highly spoken of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Our Customer, THAT Mr.. Jones, in
his weekly peregrinotion called on US
and below we insert his invoice:
December %, 1886.
MIR. JONES, bought of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

We are close neighbor to E. G.
Talmadge, yet we were not aware that
he met with an accident two weeks ago
while at work at Cochran's mill. 1t
seems pile of lumber fell against his
left ankle bruising it badly and break
ing the bone. He is improving under
DR.. Writer'S care.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Has Complete Line of Fall and
Winter Suitings. Also a well
assorted stock of goods. Shop in
CHAs. BRIERE' s BUILDING,
WHERE HE STANDS READY
To fill All Orders on Short Notice
in the latest styles and fashions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Considering the extreme cold there
has been a good attendance at the
special meetings at the congregational
church. Rev. Mr.. Nelson will, con-
tinue services each evening during the
week except Saturday and it is hoped
all will avail themselves Of the oppor-
tunity presented.
Mr.. W. Parrish, of Antonio, Wash.
Territory. is visiting among his
brothers and sisters in this city and
vicinity. Mr.. Parrish is engaged in
farming and numbering. He enjoys
living in that country and reports ii
improving very fast. He informed us
that Mr.. Hiram Benedict was re-slect-
ed county auditor last fall and is
proving to be an efficient officer.
Hirams friends in this city will be
glad to learn of his success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
SUMMER RESORTS.

=, OVER 10000 summer resorts odvortis.
positively no mosquitoes
The Park belonging 10 judge Hilton M
saratoga comprises 900 acres
SINCE the opening Of the races peoplo bovo
ION In pouring into Saratoga i'm great mum
BEDLoE's ISLAND is to be made n summer
IeS2rJ Tor the poor by New York charitable
FREQUENT excursions arc now being taken
Luray, Va
WEST PoIyT 81 pleasantly ouiet. and not
nights cool '''o
=, HE PROPOSED new resort hotel ON Lookout
hDuut1iu, uoIr thnttauoOra Tenn will la
Duht OF wool and will cost 10000
~ STREET car company has been LAYING
pm tno Wluclpai streets OF Asbury
"' ~ ana Jhe hackmen arc in weeping
ALL ~ tho hotel propriefors aloug tho No,y
gersey coost report that their business for
year
MILFORD, I'm tho Pennsylvania mountains.
s having SOS turn this year. and tho quiet old
own is crowded os % has not boon before in "a
dozen years
S0ME Of the fishermen along tho beach near
sandy Hook us8 nets so LONG that t take
three and four men to work the windlass ~
pull the net in shore.
EMINENT clergymcu preach every Sunday
at Christ Church Cooporstowu. i'm TIE church.
yard Of which Fennim0re Cooper. who mafe
The town famous, lies at rest
ifiNERANr performers Of one kind and an
other are making Che rounds of the watering
pace. iheir harvest does not equal that of
The plumbers n the winter season
THERE IS a great demand for opaque sun
shades by young ladies. accompanied bv gon-
tlenen, VINO promenade on sands of the eea
shoro during these sultrY afternoons
BgftDE5 having their private bands. sum
NOR hotels are beginning 10 have thoir pri.
Vabe acrObats. juggles. vontriloquists or
Hoiiethin8 70 please the guests after dinner
iHh annual convention Of the American
Society Of Civil Engineers. was held at the
Hotel kaatcrslull, CatsNn Mountains last
week About 400 members OF the society
were present.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
The PngnacIons Crab.

From the beginning Of his life, or at
least very soon after his introduction TO
the watery world the crab is addicted 10
warfare, and though by no means averse
TO obtaining food without fighting, is al
ways ready for a fray. The younger
members Of the race, after being them
selves in the mud near the waters edge,
and thus hid, await the species Of a land.
crab known to fame as flddlers. who
periodically go down to the water to
drink, and IL is rarely the case that one
Of his humble cousins fails to fall vic.
tim to the bold bushwacker's appetite as
he sallies out from his hiding place with
the ferocity Of tiger. Internecine war
fare is also common, since the crabs
cannibalistic prOpensities are very strong
and his pugnacity well developed; but,
unless there is great disproportion jn the
size Of the antagonists, these combats are
rarely fatal, though they may cost the
duclIists limb or two. --Net0 orleans
Times Dlm0cr1f
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
BIoodthlrslr Kontuckinns.

a fight commenced IN Bell county Friday.
which Is still progressing. Two men are
known 20 have been killed and moro will
doubtless follow before II is ended. The shsr.
m summoned posse 10 arrest a party OF
Turner's living on yellow Creek. IN that coun.
~ They resisted and in the fight which en-.
sued George Thomas, one Of the posss. and
George Turner, Of the other side, were both
killed. Each side has been reinforced and
the night At last accounts was raging hotter
than st Arst
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

Occidental statisticians have long been
accustomed for some reason TO regard
with doubt the periodical reports con
cerning the population of China, but in
asmuch as the Chinese law requires every
householder to hang at his front door a
list of the inmates of his house, it seems
as though it ought to be easy to make an
accurate census. BY one which the Off
cials of the Empire have recently afford.
ed, the population is 450, 600, 900.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

Dainty wreaths of flowers, the work Of
hands that lost their cunning 3, 600 years
ago, have lately been found in sub
terranean gallery near Thebes, where,
with the royal mummies they adorned
they had remained undisturbed during
half the whole period of historic time
They partially retained their fragrance,
and even their color had not entirely dis
appeared. They must have been costly
luxury in the country described by the
prophet Zachariah as region where there
is no rain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

The Farmers Alliance Of Texas, with
a membership Of 25O, 600, and perhaps an
available capital Of not less than $50, OOO
600, have formed the project Of establish
ing extensive manufactures at Marble
Falls, having purchased the water power
there, and it is now understood are pre-
pairing plans and making arrangements
to utilize their purchase. Their move
ment in this enterprise, the Galveston
Nel0s thinks, deserves success, and Is a
commentary upon the want Of enterprise
Of the merchant class, the capital class,
and ell classes that usually claim a
monopoly offoresight, enterprise, energy,
and activity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

An official report TO the British Govern,
ment states that the yearly cotton crop
of Japan is about 131, 900, 900 pounds.
The manufacture of the staple is of the
most primitive description 1t is almost
entirely domestic industry, gin, spindle
and loom being found in the house of
the farmer on whose land the plant is
grown, the female members Of the house
doing the spinning and weaving.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

Many persons do not know that Jeffer.
son Davis is blind of an eye; and more
do not know how he was thus afflicted.
When he was about fourteen years old he
and his cousin, Joseph l.. Davis, were
shooting with crossbows at mark on
pine stump. One of the bolts fired by
young Jefferson flew back and struck
him squarely in the eye, putting it com
pletely out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

The relative increase in population in
Canada is much less than in the United
States. Indeed, it could not be other
wise while so many of those immigrants
who seek Canada as place Of settle
ment move from that country to the
United States every year. 1t is a fact
that the number who leave Canada to
settle in the United States exceeds the
number Of those who, emigrating from
other countries, settle in Canada. ''The
United States, says the CultiDator, "of-
fers better facilities for the improvement
Of the condition Of the intelligent and
industrious immigrant than Canada
Affords -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

The Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise say.
that ''about three thousand head of sheep
are now finding abundant pasturage in
the vicinity of this city, where twenty
years ago whippoorwill could not fly
over the country without carrying a sack
Of provisions. Gradually the summer
season here has changed. We now have
considerable showers aud grass where
but two decades ago all was drought and
barrenness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

A lately dead woman of Racine, Wis,
must have been a very popular person.
After her death recently, the bereaved
widower invited all who had been kind
TO her in her last illness to attend little
banquet in her honor, and it is estimated
that 5000 persons congregated to take
an active part in the feast. The guests
celebrated with such enthusiasm that
the town became a very bright red before
morning.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

Joseph Ncaye, a farmer living eight miles
from Falmouth, KY, was deliberately muir
dercd by his SON John. Mr. Noave had gone
TO Dis farm, upon which bis SON IS living, b
get IBIS share Of the crop Of wheat His son,
for some cause ordered him not TO drive to
the barn The old gentleman kept on,
wheroupon the son fired AMI killed bis
father Tie then took shelter in his house
and dehed arrest a mob 10 lynch bim q
organizing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

An Albany physician has made a
singular discovery. lie says he has no
ticed a failing in the muscular power of
many business men, and on inquiry found
that they had been using typewriters or
stenoQraphers instead Of writing their
own letters. This, strange as 10 may ap.
pear has deprived, the physician says.
business men Of q little very desirable
exercise Of the right arm, and
has 60 some extent affected their general
health The observation Of the physician
seems TO have been very extraordinarily
acute dUqaV journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

Ten days or two weeks ago brutal assault
was committed in Sury county, va. by
Reuben Cole, colorcd, upon Mrs Richard
Savage Cole was arrested and jailed A
band Of fifty men ovcrpowcrod the guard and
0ailer, took Cole out and hanged him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

The latest theory regarding the origin
of natural gas is not that the gas is pro-
duct of petroleum deposits, but just the
reverse, namely, that the petroleum sup
ply is a product of residuum of the ma
tural oas
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS.
n state Ticket Nominated and q
Qualified Endorsement of
Cleveland.

Qualified Endorsement of
Cleveland.
The Democratic State Convention met in
Baltimore for the nomination Of a Governor.
Attorney General and Comptroller, was
called 70 order by United States Senator
Arthur p. 0oTman, Chairman Of the State
Committee
Tho platform Endorsed President Cleveland,
but declared against the Civil Service law.
contending that tho offices should bo filed
by persons In sympathy with tho Adminis-
tratiOn.
state Senator T. y Jackson was nominated
for Governor on the eighth ballot. Colonel
Louis Victor Baughman, OF Frederick. one
Of tho unsuccessful candidates for the Guber-
Material nomination, was chosen for the Com
ptrollership and Hon. William Pynokney
Whyto for Attorney General. Both we're
nominated by occlomatiOn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

The young lady for whom Mrs. Stubbs
washed smiled kindly at the queer, tat
tered figure, as she took the basket of
clothes.
"What is your name" she inquired.
General Butler Stubbs."
"What are you going to do to earn
such name, Generalp
Don't know, Miss" said General,
with puzzled expression, for he had no
idea his name was more peculiar than
Tom or Dick.
''The business Of n general is 10 fig hit
and conquer the enemy" continued the
lady. What enemy arc you going to
conquer2n
"Dey done fit de wah, Miss. Ma she
heard de guns when dey fit at Big
Bethel
"But, General, there are other battles
70 be fought Perhaps you are the one
who is going to fight against sin an ig-
narance."
|. II reckon I is, Miss, said the lad,
with a growing feeling Of importance,
though with but a vague idea of the
meaning of her words.
"Dis yer General should orter fight
gainst sin m ignorance, " he said TO him
self on his way home. cold Father
Parker say 'tis "a sin to play marbles, " he
thought, a. he saw a group of boys in
dulging in that amusement, and recalled
a powerful discourse he had heard a few
Sundays previous on the text: marble
not, brotheren.
lie quickened his space, with the idea
Of beginning the fight against sin then
and there, by pitching into those bad
boys at once; but it suddenly occurred
TO him that he himself had been guilty Of
playing marbles only the day before, and
even now was in possession of two Of
those wicked, fascinating toys. He tried
to forget them, but could not They
seemed TO burn in his pocket, and at last
as he crossed the bridge, he held them
behind him, so that he could not see
them, and dropped them into the water
Poor, foolish ignorant General But
perhaps this hard won victory was not
In vain; Ii may have made him stronger
Go fight the real enemy
A few days after this there came n very
high tide, and the Stubbs family was
obliged TO move out of their little cabin,
and fnd what accommodation they could
among their neighbors.
Dar's right smart oh ms, ~ said the
General 10 himself AN it's a pretty
night; so Use just gwinc 10 stay out. "
and he strolled aimlessly along toward
ode Pint" lie passed the hotel, and
came out upon the sandy beach which
lies in front of Fortress Monroe.
ON one side were the high ramparts.
bristling with guns, and on the other
the broad cxpanse Of the Chesapeake.
When darkness came on, he stretched
himself on the sand close to the water
battery, and fell asleep. lie awoke after
a short nap, feeling uncomfortably cool.
and began TO consider what he could do
Co better his situation
On the beach, q short distance from
the water battery, was monster gam,
which was lying there ready for ship
ment Into this he crawled, feet fore
most, and found TO his satisfaction that it
afforded protection from the wind, and
was, therefore, warmer than his bed on
the sand. To be sure, it was rather hard.
and there was not much room in which
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

The Suez Canal cost less than 800, OOO,-
600. Two hundred and seventy-five
millions of dollars have been expended
upon the Panama Canal, and the pros
pect Is that the project will have to be
abandoned
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
THE HEART.

The heart hath chambers twain
Wherein 10 dwell
Twin brothers, Joy and Pain.
When waketh Joy in one,
Still calmly
Pain Slumbers i'm his own.
Oh JOY, thy bliss restrain,
Speak softly,
Lest thou should'st waken Pain.
Prom the German.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04

Americans are not much given 20 sui,
eide. The average American appears to
prefer working himself to death or dying
Of dyspepsia. Only Spain, Russia and Scot
land show fewer cases Of self destruction
than the United States. The number Of
suicides each year per 1000 inhabitants
has been computed with tolerablc &C.
cnracY. as follnwa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
The wild Waves MARBLE.

What are tho wild waves saying
Sister, the whole day lonRn
Come whore the surf is spraying,
List 20 their loud, gay song.
''As We splash,
Dash,
Crash.
With a rumble,
A grumblo
And roar,
We splutter,
And huttcr,
And mutter,
There always isroom FOR one morern'
Hotel Afail